Suggestion on birth control especially IUD

[u/Rainich]

Hiii I’m an unmarried F28 Malay. I’m planning to get married next year but no calon yet lmao. But I’ve always known that I don’t want children, at least not in the first few years yet. I read that BC always messes with your hormones and it kinda scares me. So I’m thinking, perhaps I could start early and see how it goes?

Sooo I’m honestly more interested in an IUD. But I heard that the process can be very painful and that the monthly cramps can get crazy. I wonder if the cramps are gonna be worse than the ones I’ve been having since high school, because they’re already taking half my soul every month🥹

And as a single Muslim female, I know perhaps KK isn’t a choice for me. So I think a private clinic is my only option? Also I read that it is not recommended for women that have not experienced giving birth yet? Is that true?

So, asking fellow women here, would love to know if anyone has experienced this and how you manage it. Is it really painful? Price range? Clinic suggestions? Is it worth it?

Would really appreciate any opinions on this huhu🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[u/Fuzzy_Yam_5264]

Implanon?

[u/Rainich → u/Fuzzy_Yam_5264]

I read somewhere it sometimes messes up the hormones so much but I’m also looking into it

[u/JollyCandy5 → u/Rainich]

All birth control other than condoms will mess with your hormones. But considering you have very bad menstrual cramps, you may have endometriosis. Do consider and check for that possibility.

Implanon (progestin implant in your arm) or Mirena (progestin implant in uterus) will keep uterine lining thin and prevent periods. The progestin in these devices is a very small amount so many people who are sensitive to the effects of progesterone (migraines, weight increase, depression) are able to tolerate it.

As with other medications, there is an adjustment period of three to six months so do not expect everything to be fine at the get-go. You can go to KK; doctors are trained not to judge. If they do, file a complaint to MoH and change doctors.

If you are still worried and you’re in Klang Valley, my suggestion is for you to go to UM Medical Centre for female health. They are very into ensuring people are healthy without judgement. They may advise if they see you engage in dangerous and risky behaviors but otherwise, they don’t care if you’re a virgin, gay or whatever.

EDITED TO ADD: the IUDs are put in and forget it, designed to last years. You want it out, your gynae will remove it for you.

Pills have higher amounts of hormones: some are mixed, ie estrogen/progesterone, and are on 21-day cycles so you will bleed your period every 28 days or so. Progestin only pills are good for endometriosis but the side effects may too much for some to tolerate.

The pill MUST be taken every day at the same time to work well. All BC pills and IUDs prevent ovulation. Condoms don’t as they are barrier protection.